A trip to the grocery store can feel like a kick in the stomach when it’s time to pay. As you scan the receipt, the high-priced items might stand out, but they’re not the sole reason for the sticker shock. You also need to consider the accumulation of smaller, seemingly insignificant items that ultimately impacts…

The trucking industry is, in many ways, the lifeblood of our economy. Truckers transport the goods that fill shelves and meet consumers’ everyday needs. Their value is only increasing, along with the trucking industry itself, which is thriving and growing with more new truckers joining every year. For truckers or small fleet owners new to…

Whether after a loss of some kind, a breakup, or a missed deadline, a common phrase, meant to ease our frustration in the heat of the moment, is: “It isn’t the end of the world.” This sentiment is a good one that puts things into perspective. However, in some cases, while it may not be…

A roadmap has a compass to orient your bearings, a key or legend to help you identify certain milestones, and most importantly, it is a tool to help you arrive successfully at your desired destination. As you map your driving route, you might highlight or circle the locations where you make planned stops along the…

If you’ve ever missed a payment deadline on your credit card or electric bill, you are aware of the whirlwind that follows; your next statement has that unbearable expression in red font “PAYMENT OVERDUE” along with a late fee to pour salt on the wound (as if finances weren’t tight enough without additional penalties). Electric…

Whether you are an independent owner-operator or manage a trucking company with a large fleet, you have a variety of difficult decisions to make, including whether to purchase a new or used semi truck. Buying a used semi truck could be a good financial decision that yields a vehicle in great condition at a fraction…